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09/06/2013 12:00:00 AM MDT

Alfresco! Fridays: Prime the '80s Experience will play for the outdoor concert series at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 on Arts Festival Plaza between the El Paso Museum of Art and the Plaza Theatre. Free; no pets or outside food and beverages. Sponsored by FirstLight Federal Credit Union and the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts centers. alfrescofridays.com.

"Running of the Chihuahuas": The fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League of El Paso includes races for Chihuahua and Chihuahua mixes, plus a costume contest for all dogs. It will be 3-7 p.m. Sept. 14 at the shelter, 7256 La Junta in Canutillo. Races start at 4 p.m. Music, food trucks and pet-related vendors will also be part of the event. $20 per dog for the race by Sept. 10 (limit two per family); $25 per dog on race day if space is available. Rules and entry forms are online at arlep.com. 877-5002.

Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta: The festival will be noon-10 p.m. Sept. 14 and noon-7 p.m. Sept. 15 on the plaza in Mesilla.

"Grito!": The Mexican Consulate General will host the Mexican independence festival Sept. 15 on the grounds of the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Hours are tentatively scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m.; the highlight will be the traditional grito, tentatively scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Free. No outside alcohol or pets allowed. 532-7273, nps.gov/cham.

Abbey Road!: The Beatles tribute group will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre to open the Showtime! El Paso season. Season tickets: showtimeelpaso.com or 544-2022.

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"Viva Mexico!": The stage production presents 500 years of Mexico's history in song and dance. Shows are at 7 p.m. Sept. 20-21 and 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Chamizal National Memorial Theater, 800 S. San Marcial. Performers include director and ranchera singer Malena "La Perla" Cano, Carlos E. Ayub, and Ballet Folklorico Aires Internacionales. $12, on sale at All That Music & Video, Andale Restaurant, Casa Blanca Flowers and Gifts, Cheezies Pizza, and at the door. Admission for seniors, military and children is $8 at the door. 772-3905, 329-7774, 227-1609.